Emanuel Wilson vs Saquon Barkley
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Emanuel Wilson by 0.7 projected points (9.0 vs 8.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Emanuel Wilson faces DEN, the 13th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Saquon Barkley faces CAR, the 24th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Emanuel Wilson by 2.9 points of value over replacement (-6.8 vs -9.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Saquon Barkley carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Emanuel WilsonSEA | Saquon BarkleyPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | DEN | CAR | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.0 | 8.3 | Wilson +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #13 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 150.9 | 148.0 | Wilson +2.9 pts |
| Points per game | 8.9 | 8.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -6.8 | -9.7 | Wilson +2.9 |
| Overall rank | #82 | #86 | Wilson by 4 |
| Position rank | RB36 | RB38 | |
| Market ADP | - | 18.3 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Emanuel Wilson or Saquon Barkley in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Emanuel Wilson by 0.7 projected points (9.0 vs 8.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Emanuel Wilson or Saquon Barkley in 2026 fantasy football?
Emanuel Wilson. He projects 150.9 fantasy points with -6.8 value over replacement, vs 148.0 points and -9.7 for Saquon Barkley (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.